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observer
first language is Estonian
living in Tallinn, Estonia
female, born, 1966, Estonia

Every person belongs to a cultural and behaviour group according to its understandings, traditions,
behaviours, etc. Intercultural dialogue is the communication between thouse groups.
iga inimene paigutab ennast mingisse käitumise ja kultuuri mudelisse vastavalt tema arusaamistest, tavadest, kasvatusest jne. Kultuuridevaheline dialoog on suhtlus selliste gruppide vahel.


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coexistence
first language is Czech
living in Copenhagen, Denmark
female, born, 1977, Czech Republic

Two and more different groups want to know and understand one another.
Dvě a více různých skupin se chtějí poznávat a porozumět si.


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Theatre Director
first language is English
living in Ringwood , United Kingdom
male, born, 1961, United Kingdom

My personal interpretation is based on my experience as part of the EON network - The European
Off Network of independent theatre companies and artists - I have attended two meetings, one
in Austria and one in Italy, where artists from a wide range of cultural backgrounds have come
together to share practice watch, make and discuss theatre, and to eat, drink, sing, party,
and generally spend time together. Artists from cultures, ethnic groups or countries which
have had historic barriers between people have met and made friends at these events - we have
seen Turks and Greeks sharing a dance session - people from the former Yugoslavia discussing
drama and drinking wine together, and arabs and israeli jews sitting and eating together -
However Intercultural dialogue is not about people agreeing with one another - It is about
people listening to one another - Once you are prepared to listen, you have the potential to
learn, to share and to discover another perspective on life.
My personal interpretation is based on my experience as part of the EON network - The European Off Network of independent theatre companies and artists - I have attended two meetings, one in Austria and one in Italy, where artists from a wide range of cultural backgrounds have come together to share practice watch, make and discuss theatre, and to eat, drink, sing, party, and generally spend time together. Artists from cultures, ethnic groups or countries which have had historic barriers between people have met and made friends at these events - we have seen Turks and Greeks sharing a dance session - people from the former Yugoslavia discussing drama and drinking wine together, and arabs and israeli jews sitting and eating together - However Intercultural dialogue is not about people agreeing with one another - It is about people listening to one another - Once you are prepared to listen, you have the potential to learn, to share and to discover another perspective on life.


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openminded
first language is English
living in Brussels, Belgium
female, born, 1984, Germany

Intercultural Dialogue is a series of specific encounters, anchored in real space and time
between individuals and/or groups with different ethnic, cultural, religious, and linguistic
backgrounds and heritage, with the aim of exploring, testing and increasing understanding,
awareness, empathy, and respect. The ultimate purpose of Intercultural Dialogue is to create
a cooperative and willing environment for overcoming political and social tensions, whether
through new or existing structures (administration, governance, public opinion, values, attitudes)”
Intercultural Dialogue is a series of specific encounters, anchored in real space and time between individuals and/or groups with different ethnic, cultural, religious, and linguistic backgrounds and heritage, with the aim of exploring, testing and increasing understanding, awareness, empathy, and respect. The ultimate purpose of Intercultural Dialogue is to create a cooperative and willing environment for overcoming political and social tensions, whether through new or existing structures (administration, governance, public opinion, values, attitudes)”


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designer
first language is English
living in Amsterdam, Netherlands
female, born, 1974, United States

For me intercultural dialogue is communication and understanding of groups from different
cultures or backgrounds. Maybe it is with words, or just gestures. The thing that matters is
that they are communicating and understanding one another.
For me intercultural dialogue is communication and understanding of groups from different cultures or backgrounds. Maybe it is with words, or just gestures. The thing that matters is that they are communicating and understanding one another.


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collaborative mind
first language is Japanese
living in Tokyo, Japan
male, born, 1982, Japan

It is a form of productive communication between individuals and groups who have different
culture and education.
育った文化や教育が異なる人々の間で行われる生産的なコミュニケーション


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anthropology
first language is Spanish
living in Buenos Aires, Argentina
female, born, 1989, Argentina

Intercultural dialogue is the exchange of ways to understand the universe by different social
groups, on the basis of mutual respect. And it is the most effective tool for developing an
equitable, just and diverse society.
El diálogo intercultural es el intercambio de formas de entender y aprehender el universo por diferentes grupos sociales, sobre la base del respeto mutuo. Y es la herramienta mas eficaz para el desarrollo de una sociedad equitativa, justa y diversa.


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paris
first language is Italian
living in Paris, France
female, born, 1989, Italy

Exchange of opinions or experiences between groups of people coming from different countries.
it is a way to grow up and to understand mutual respect.
Scambio di opinioni, punti di vista, esperienze tra gruppi o individui appartenenti a culture diverse. Un mezzo per crescere da un punto di vista umano e la via per imparare il ripetto verso gli altri.


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student
first language is Setswana
living in Gaborone, Botswana
female, born, 1986, Botswana

Intercultural dialogue is where by there is respectful exchange between people or groups of
different cultural beliefs/values.
mokgwa o ka one batho kana setlhopha sa batho go tsweng mo dingwaong tse di farologaneng (sekai: e ka nna setlhopha sa tumelo kana morafe)ba tshedisanang ka teng ka tlotlo le mokgwa wa neelano.


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Quaintrelle
first language is Tamil
living in Jaffna , Sri Lanka
female, born, 1994, Sri Lanka

Intercultural Dialogue can be a communication based on clear understanding of two or more
cultural groups.
இரண்டு அல்லது அதற்கு மேற்பட்ட கலாச்சாரக் குழுக்களுக்கிடையிலான புரிந்துணர்வு அடிப்படையிலமைந்த தொடர்பாடல்.


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Anthropologist
first language is Spanish
living in Lima, Peru
male, born, 1989, Spain

Intercultural dialogue tries to create an exchange between members of different cultural groups.
It bases upon respect and the possibility for mutual learning.
El diálogo intercultural trata de establecer un intercambio entre miembros de grupos culturales distintos, teniendo como base el respeto y la posibilidad aprendizajes mutuos.


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freelance writer and social activist
first language is sesotho
living in maseru, Lesotho
female, born, 1993, Lesotho

Intercultural dialogue is a way in which people from different ethnic groups and cultures
engage and learn about different groups and languages associated with them.
Kopano ea mehlobo ke mokhoa oo batho ba mehlobo e fapaneng ba kopanang ho bua, ho fana ka malebela leho etsa sekhotsi ho ea ka mehlobo e fapaneng leho ithuta lipuo.


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volunteer
first language is Greek
living in , Greece
female, born, 1984, Greece

Intercultural dialogue is a process that comprises an open and diverse dialogue through the
interaction of individuals or groups from different cultural backgrounds in order to achieve
understanding of the different attitudes without bias, fostering the respect and creating strong
links between different cultures for the promotion of peace and democracy.
Ο διαπολιτισμικός διάλογος είναι μια διαδικασία που περιλαμβάνει μια ανοιχτή και διαφορετική ανταλλαγή απόψεων μέσω της αλληλεπίδρασης ατόμων ή ομάδων από διαφορετικά πολιτιστικά υπόβαθρα με στόχο την επίτευξη κατανόησης των διαφορετικών αντιλήψεων χωρίς προκαταλήψεις, την καλλιέργεια του σεβασμού, τη δημιουργία ισχυρών δεσμών μεταξύ διαφορετικών πολιτισμών για την προώθηση της ειρήνης και της δημοκρατίας.


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passionée des Tics , interêts : le community management , social media , Rêveuse et libre penseuse dans un monde meilleur , ma passion la photographie et internet
first language is French
living in Abidjan,
female, born, 1989,

In my understanding the histories of ethnic groups in society while respecting their culture
to improve my perception on perennial facts without the decline (free thinker, first language
is french, living in Abidjan Côte D\\\'Ivoire)
In my understanding the histories of ethnic groups in society while respecting their culture to improve my perception on perennial facts without the decline (free thinker, first language is french, living in Abidjan Côte D\\\'Ivoire)


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community manager , social media libre penseuse pour un monde meilleur , j\'aime la photographie et internet
first language is French
living in Abidjan,
female, born, 1989,

In my understanding the histories of ethnic groups in society while respecting their culture
to improve my perception on perennial facts without the decline (free thinker, first language
is french, living in Abidjan Côte D\\\'Ivoire)
In my understanding the histories of ethnic groups in society while respecting their culture to improve my perception on perennial facts without the decline (free thinker, first language is french, living in Abidjan Côte D\\\'Ivoire)


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responsible global citizen
first language is English
living in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
male, born, 1996, Afghanistan

intercultural dialogue is a mutual exchange of views and opinions across diverse religious
, cultural, ethnic and social groups.
intercultural dialogue is a mutual exchange of views and opinions across diverse religious,ethnic,cultural and social groups .


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Love!
first language is Swahili
living in Nairobi, Kenya
female, born, 1992, Kenya

Interaction among ethnic groups
Interaction among ethnic groups


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A lady
first language is English
living in Jos, Nigeria
female, born, 1977, Nigeria

A practice that involves mutual understanding between individuals, groups or organizations
with different cultural background or worldview
A practice that involves mutual understanding between individuals, groups or organizations with different cultural background or worldview


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Broadcaster
first language is English
living in Life Camp, Abuja, Nigeria
female, born, 1991, Nigeria

Intercultural dialogue is primarily peaceful conversation and coexistence between or amongst
a wide range of tribes or ethnic groups from various parts of the world.
Intercultural dialogue is primarily peaceful conversation and coexistence between or amongst a wide range of tribes or ethnic groups from various parts of the world.


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Drawing
first language is English
living in Patiala, India
female, born, 1987, India

Intercultural dialogue iş an opportunity to interact with others Cultural groups to share
ınformation their beliefs, their customs, their ideas to develop understanding and foster
equality.
Intercultural dialogue iş an opportunity to interact with others Cultural groups to share ınformation their beliefs, their customs, their ideas to develop understanding and foster equality.


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Student
first language is English
living in gaya, India
female, born, 1995, India

I think intercultural dialogue can be analysed in an atmosphere where the minority and majority
groups are both well off with each other and they are ready to understand each other\\\'s thoughts.
In a society where the majority group overpowers the minority with their thoughts and whims,
there can be no ethically fit, culturally sound and peaceful intercultural dialogue.
I think intercultural dialogue can be analysed in an atmosphere where the minority and majority groups are both well off with each other and they are ready to understand each other\\\'s thoughts. In a society where the majority group overpowers the minority with their thoughts and whims, there can be no ethically fit,culturally sound and peaceful intercultural dialogue.


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Calm
first language is English
living in NAIROBI, Kenya
female, born, 1986, Kenya

It is a platform where members of diffrent ethnic groups are able to sit together and address
challenges commonly facing them in harmony and mindfulness.
It is a platform where members of diffrent ethnic groups are able to sit together and address challenges commonly facing them in harmony and mindfulness.


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freedom
first language is English
living in Mohammedia, Morocco
female, born, 1991, Morocco

Intercultural Dialogue is an open and respectfull interaction between people or groups coming
from different cultural background .
Intercultural Dialogue is an open and respectfull interaction between people or groups coming from different cultural background .


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Addicted in discovering new things
first language is Greek
living in , Greece
female, born, 1992, Greece

Intercultural dialogue is the procedure of communication and exchanging views and ideas among
different cultural groups. By dialogue we mean the exchange of these views in a climate of
cooperation and conciliation to ensure compliance with a purpose to respect pluralism and diversity.
(teacher, lover of different civilizations and travelling, currently living in Greece).
Ο διαπολιτισμικός διάλογος είναι η επικοινωνία και ανταλλαγή απόψεων και ιδεών μεταξύ διαφορετικών πολιτισμικών ομάδων. Με τον όρο διάλογο εννοούμε την ανταλλαγή αυτών των απόψεων σε κλίμα συνεργασίας και συνδιαλλαγής με στόχο την τήρηση του απαιτούμενου σεβασμού στον πλουραλισμό και την διαφορετικότητα. (teacher, lover of different civilizations and travelling, currently living in Greece).


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Persistent
first language is Italian
living in Sheffield, United Kingdom
female, born, 1993, Italy

It is easy to think of dialogue as dictionaries define it: a conversation between two or more
persons. However, imagining dialogue in societies and among a bigger number of people becomes
more challenging. According to The Council of Europe White Paper on International Dialogue
(2008), dialogue has to reckon with factors such as cohesion among the member states, different
organizations, religious communities, refugees associations, local and regional authorities,
artistic and literary understandings, and much more. In a multilingual context such as
the EU, dialoguing becomes more difficult due to different languages and cultural backgrounds.
When one thinks about interaction and cooperation, dialogue is no doubt one of the first factors
to bear in mind. A means to plan common projects, reflect on differences, and avoid misunderstandings,
discrimination, and intolerance. However in order to surpass cultural crystallizations
(Witteborn, 2011) and different cultural conceptions, multicultural communication assumes primary
importance. How does dialogue become possible in Europe if countries like mine (Italy) are
still far away from achievements such as participation, efficient learning of foreign languages,
space to dialogue, and promotion of intercultural cities? Hence, dialoguing becomes difficult
and as a consequence people unable to have cultural exchanges (reasons of time, family, money)
tend to remain in closed groups and to build barriers of discrimination, stereotyping, tension
etc. Therefore, in my opinion The Council of Europe White Paper on International Dialogue
is a very well-planned project but unfortunately does not reflect the actual situation of the
EU. If in the future more countries will be able to adopt this plan of interaction, dialogue
will no doubt have beneficial effects on Europe and countries could take a step forward towards
greater awareness of their role in the union and reduction of continuous rivalry.
E\\\' semplice pensare al dialogo nel modo in cui esso viene definito dai dizionari: scambio verbale e non tra due o più persone. Tuttavia, immaginare il dialogo in grandi sistemi come le società europee diventa materia più complessa. Il libro bianco sul dialogo interculturale pubblicato nel 2008 dal Consiglio Europeo sostiene che il dialogo deve tenere conto di fattori quali fratellanza tra gli stati membri, diverse organizzazioni, diverse comunità religiose, autorità regionali e locali, sussidi per profughi e rifugiati di guerra, comprensione culturale... L\\\'esistenza di diverse lingue all\\\'interno di una realtà complessa come quella dell\\\'Unione Europea rende indubbiamente impegnativa l\\\'impresa di stabile un dialogo. Andare oltre le cristallizzazioni culturali tuttavia è importante al fine di evitare fraintendimenti, discriminazione ed intolleranza. Ma come è possibile oggi stabilire dialogo in Europa se paesi come il mio (l\\\'Italia) non investono a sufficienza sull\\\'insegnamento delle lingue straniere? Se il personale accademico non risulta sempre qualificato? Se non viene incoraggiata l\\\'iniziativa di costruire città multietniche? L\\\'Italia è oggi un paese fortemente sospettoso e scarsamente aperto alla cooperazione. Gente senza la possibilità di viaggiare e la cui capacità critica viene poco stimolata dal nostro sistema educativo tende sempre più a chiudersi in se stessa e cercare di stabilire confini al fine di allontanare il \\


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listener
first language is Mandarin
living in Sheffield, United Kingdom
female, born, 1993, China

A process in which individuals or groups from different cultures communicate and interact,
holding the attitude of respecting cultural differences and treating each culture with equality.

来自不同文化的个体或群体互相交流、沟通的过程,沟通的双方或多方都持有尊重文化差异,平等对待不同文化的态度。


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professor
first language is English
living in , Canada
female, born, -0001, United Kingdom

the discussion and exchange of views on any topic where the parties are from at least two
different cultural groups
the discussion and exchange of views on any topic where the parties are from at least two different cultural groups